Röttgen Slams Pistorius Over Conscription Debate
A senior figure from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has sharply criticized Defence Minister Boris Pistorius’ approach to…
German Minister Warns Transport Shift Faces Hurdles
Germany’s transition to more sustainable transportation faces significant hurdles, according to Tarek Al-Wazir, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee…
Commerzbank Nears Deal on Job Cuts
Commerzbank is reportedly nearing an agreement with employee representatives regarding the implementation of its strategic restructuring plan. Management…
US Citizen Charged With Spying For China
German prosecutors have filed charges against a U.S. citizen suspected of acting as an agent for Chinese intelligence…
German Court Upholds Conviction In Valeriia Murder Case
Germany’s Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof) has dismissed the appeal of a man convicted of the murder of…
German VP Visits Kyiv Amidst Ongoing Conflict
German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil has undertaken a day-long visit to Ukraine, arriving Monday for discussions focused on…
Germany Moves To Ban Child-Targeted Vape Flavors
Germany’s federal drug commissioner, Hendrik Streeck, is advocating for stricter regulations regarding the sale of vaping products and…
Germany’s Opposition Demands Changes to Draft Military Service Plan
Germany’s leading opposition party has signaled potential amendments to proposed legislation concerning national service, just prior to a…
Coalition Faces Key Weeks Ahead
Following the summer recess, Germany’s governing coalition – comprised of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Christian…
Groups Urge Germany To Protect At-Risk Afghans
Dozens of organizations are urging the German government to take immediate action to protect vulnerable Afghans who have…
Government Open Day Draws Huge Crowds
The German federal government’s recent “Open Day” initiative drew approximately 100,000 visitors to the Chancellery and various federal…
Two Die in Serious Crash in Baden-Württemberg
A serious traffic collision on the B328 federal highway near Pleidelsheim, Baden-Württemberg, has resulted in two fatalities. According…
Söder Questions German Troops in Ukraine
Markus Söder, leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), has expressed reservations regarding the potential deployment of German…
Coalition Parties Clash Over Welfare Changes
Disagreement is emerging among Germany’s governing coalition partners regarding potential social reforms. Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU…
German MP Calls For Major Pension Overhaul
A prominent member of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is advocating for substantial reforms to the country’s pension…
German State to Tackle Loot Box Regulation
Germany’s Minister for Social Affairs from the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stefanie Drese, engaged with industry representatives at the…
Germany’s refugee distribution aids integration experts say
A recent assessment of the integration of refugees who arrived in Germany during the 2015 influx suggests a…
SPD Leader Demands Steel Industry Summit
The leader of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, has called for a summit to bolster the…
Hannover Wins Again Beats Magdeburg 3-1
Hannover 96 secured a decisive 3-1 victory against 1. FC Magdeburg in the third matchday of the 2.…
New Train Boss Eyes Return of Family Seat Reservations
Following the departure of Deutsche Bahn CEO Richard Lutz, both the CDU/CSU and Green parties are outlining priorities…
Schweitzer Calls For Higher Taxes On The Super Rich
Rheinland-Pfalz’s Minister-President Alexander Schweitzer has called for a renewed discussion regarding taxation of high-net-worth individuals in Germany. In…
EU Sends Ukraine 10 Billion Euros From Frozen Russian Assets
The European Union has transferred 10.1 billion euros to Ukraine in the first half of this year, derived…
German Economy Shrinks More Than Expected
Germany’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decreased by 0.3 percent in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the…
Foreign Workers Boost Cologne Job Numbers
The number of foreign nationals employed in Germany continues to rise, with approximately seven million foreign workers contributing…
German DAX Rebounds Slightly Amid Caution
Equities on the DAX index experienced a muted trading day Friday, shifting into positive territory by midday after…
German Stocks Fall Ahead of Jackson Hole Speech
European stock markets exhibited modest declines in early trading Friday, with the DAX opening with a loss of…
Church Vandalism Rising Across Germany
Germany is experiencing a growing incidence of vandalism targeting churches, according to statements released by the German Bishops’…
Employers Escalate Criticism Of Wage Law
German employer associations are intensifying their criticism of the proposed “Tariff Adherence Act” with Steffen Kampeter, Managing Director…
Raum Named Leipzig Captain
RB Leipzig’s David Raum has expressed his delight and humility following his appointment as the team’s new captain.…
Germans Want Simple Digital View of Retirement Income
A recent survey indicates significant public desire for increased digitization and simplification of Germany’s retirement and pension systems.…
Army Depot Breach Sparks Security Alert
A serious security incident occurred at a Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) munitions depot in Walsrode, Lower Saxony, according…
Germany Splits on Carbon Capture for Gas Plants
A developing disagreement within the German federal government centers on the potential deployment of carbon capture and storage…
Germany Divided On Gaza Child Evacuation Plan
Germany is currently facing a political debate regarding the potential reception of injured children from the Gaza Strip.…
Ottobock Eyes Billion-Euro IPO Soon
Ottobock, a leading prosthetic manufacturer, is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) on the German stock…
German Towns See Record Business Tax Revenue
German municipalities achieved a record high in trade tax revenue in 2024, totaling approximately 75.3 billion euros, according…
BSW Demands Recount of Federal Election
The Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) is formally requesting a recount of the recent federal election results before the…
German Hospitality Revenue Dips in First Half of 2025
Germany’s hospitality sector experienced a downturn in revenue during the first half of 2025, according to data released…
German Economy Reliant on Red Sea Trade Route
Approximately ten percent of all imports to Germany arrive by sea via the Red Sea – encompassing the…
Iranian Espionage Threatens Berlin Senator’s Election
Security expert Professor Peter Neumann, specializing in security studies at King’s College London, has cautioned about the potential…
German Party Seeks Spy Agency Powers After Data Breach
Berlin is facing increased calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures following a sophisticated espionage attempt targeting Justice Senator Felor…
Man Charged With Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
Prosecutors in Naumburg have filed charges against a 50-year-old man accused of carrying out an attack at the…
Wadephul Demands Greater Safety For Aid Workers
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called for unimpeded access for humanitarian workers to populations in need around…
German MP Urges Speaker To Resign
The co-leader of the Left Party parliamentary group, Heidi Reichinnek, has called for Bundestag President Julia Klöckner to…
German Factory Orders Stall in June
German manufacturing orders remained stable in June 2025, according to data released Tuesday by the Federal Statistical Office…
German Grain Quality Falls Amid Weather Woes
Fluctuating weather patterns, characterized by a dry spring followed by a wet summer, are reportedly impacting the quality…
German Poll Backs TikTok Instagram Ban For Under 16s
A majority of Germans favor restricting access to social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram for children and…
European Jewish Leaders Report Surge in Antisemitism
Benjamin Graumann, head of the Jewish Community of Frankfurt, has voiced growing concerns regarding a rapid increase in…
Transport Minister Last Rode Train A Month Ago
Germany’s Transport Minister, Patrick Schnieder, last travelled by train exactly one month ago, a spokesperson for the Ministry…
Startup Struggles Vary Across Germany
A recent survey of German tech startups reveals a nuanced picture of the current economic landscape, with experiences…
German Stocks Dip Trump-Ukraine Talks Loom
European stock markets experienced a slightly subdued start to the week, with the DAX opening lower on Monday…
Austrian Rail Boss Dismisses DB Night Train Revival
The head of long-distance travel for Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), Kurt Bauer, has advised Deutsche Bahn (DB) against…
Grimm Urges Germany to Slash Spending by Billions
A leading German economic advisor is urging the federal government to implement substantial spending cuts, potentially reaching up…
German Pharmacies Demand Action on Foreign Discount Drugs
The president of the German Pharmaceutical Association (ABDA), Thomas Preis, has called on Federal Health Minister Nina Warken…
Israeli Rights Chief Accuses Israel of Gaza Genocide
Yuli Novak, Executive Director of the Israeli human rights organization B’Tselem, has leveled serious accusations regarding the conduct…
Augsburg and Kiel Advance in German Cup
FC Augsburg advanced to the second round of the DFB-Pokal with a 2-0 victory over Halleschen FC. Steve…
Merz Ukraine Trip Signals Strong Support
A planned trip to Washington D.C. involving CDU leader Friedrich Merz alongside the Ukrainian President and other European…
German Minister Highlights Strong Japan Ties
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized the strong ties between Germany and Japan ahead of his visit to…
Greens Push For Cooler Lakes And Rivers
Germany’s Green Party is advocating for a national initiative to improve access to natural swimming areas in lakes…
German Lotto Numbers Drawn Saturday Night
The German Lottery Block conducted its weekly “6 aus 49” draw Saturday evening, revealing the winning numbers as…
St Pauli edges Norderstedt in penalty shootout
Eintracht Norderstedt narrowly lost a thrilling DFB-Pokal first-round match against FC St. Pauli, falling 3-2 in a penalty…
Merz Preps Zelenskyy For Trump Meeting
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is focused on preparing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of his scheduled meeting with…
Merz Hails Alaska Summit as Potential Breakthrough
Following a recent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
Ex-Israeli Envoy Criticizes German Arms Pause as Impulsive
Former Israeli Ambassador to Germany, Shimon Stein, has characterized the decision by CDU leader Friedrich Merz to temporarily…
Teen Drivers Killed in German Car Crash
A tragic traffic accident in Kürten, near Bergisch-Gladbach, claimed the lives of four young people early Saturday morning.…
Xi’s Childhood Marked By Strict Discipline New Biography Reveals
A newly published biography of Xi Jinping’s father, Xi Zhongxun (1913-2002), offers insights into the formative years of…
Zelenskyy to Address US Congress Monday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to travel to Washington D.C. on Monday, following a conversation with U.S.…
Trump Putin Signal Hope After Alaska Talks
Following a meeting in Alaska, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin maintained a notably reserved…
Farm Prices Dip Slightly Year-Over-Year
German producer prices for agricultural products decreased by 1.1 percent in June 2025 compared to June 2024, according…
Altmaier Praises Merkel’s Refugee Policy
Former chief of staff to the German Chancellery, Peter Altmaier, has offered a largely positive assessment of former…
County Associations Urge Merz Action Over Record Deficits
German county associations are urging the federal government to provide financial relief to local authorities, citing a growing…
German DAX Gains Ahead of Alaska Talks
European markets experienced a modest positive start to the trading day Friday, with the DAX rising slightly to…
Army Staff Criticize Minister’s Recruitment Focus
Germany’s armed forces face a significant personnel shortfall, prompting criticism of Defence Minister Boris Pistorius from the Association…
Tech Tax Details Remain Unclear
Plans for a potential digital levy on large corporations remain largely undefined, according to a recent response from…
Defense Agency Backs Tax Cuts For Arms Industry
The President of the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the German Armed Forces…
Youth Social Media Rules Under Review
Germany is preparing to examine stricter regulations for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, with Federal Education…
German Regulator Backs EU Oversight of Crypto Exchanges
Germany’s financial regulator, BaFin, is advocating for the inclusion of cryptocurrency firms within the scope of direct oversight…
SPD Backs Dobrindt’s Border Control Costs
Members of Germany’s governing and opposition parties are sharply divided over the escalating costs associated with increased border…
VW Could Build Tanks for Germany says Bundeswehr Chief
The President of the Federal Office for Procurement of the German Armed Forces (BAAINBw), Anette Lehnigk-Emden, has indicated…
Merz Retains Support From Union Seniors
Following one hundred days in office, Chancellor Friedrich Merz appears to be receiving consistent support from within the…
Experts Warn Germany’s Poverty Figures Face Manipulation
A group of thirty leading poverty researchers in Germany have voiced concerns regarding a change in methodology used…
PSG Beats Tottenham in Super Cup Penalty Shootout
Paris Saint-Germain secured the 2025 UEFA Super Cup following a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Tottenham Hotspur. The…
Wholesale Prices Rise Slightly Year-Over-Year
Wholesale prices in Germany increased by 0.5 percent in July 2024 compared to the same month last year,…
ING urges banks to speed up Wero payment system creation
ING board member Pinar Abay is urging European banks to accelerate efforts and demonstrate greater flexibility in establishing…
Germany Joins Allies Funding New Ukraine Aid Package
Germany joins allied nations in pledging initial funding for new Ukraine aid package, coordinated through an international mechanism…
Germany Blind to China Reliance on Key Materials
The German federal government currently lacks key data necessary to effectively reduce the nation’s economic dependence on critical…
Germans Doubt Merkel Successor’s Crisis Handling
A recent survey indicates a majority of German citizens express reservations regarding Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s ability to effectively…
Few Firms Plan To Scale Back Remote Work
A recent survey indicates that the prevalence of remote work options within German businesses is expected to remain…
Greens Struggle to Become Major Party Pollster Says
Recent polling data suggests the German Green Party faces significant challenges in expanding its electoral base, according to…
Jobcenters Can Reclaim Overpaid Heating Aid
A regional social court in Lower Saxony and Bremen has ruled that job centres are entitled to reclaim…
Dax Steady Eyes Economic Data
German stock market’s benchmark DAX index exhibited minimal movement at the start of trading Tuesday. Around 9:30 AM…
Minister Backs Merz’s Israel Arms Decision
Germany’s Minister of State for Culture, Wolfram Weimer, has defended Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s decision to scale back arms…
Parents of German Hostage Urge Merkel to Rethink Arms Embargo
The parents of Itay Chen, a German-Israeli citizen held hostage in Gaza for the past 675 days, have…
SPD Criticizes Israel Arms Halt
A divergence in policy regarding arms deliveries to Israel is emerging within Germany’s political landscape, with prominent members…
Thuringia Premier Seeks Limits on Kids’ Smartphone Use
The Minister-President of Thuringia, Mario Voigt, is advocating for restrictions on children and adolescents’ access to smartphones and…
US Inflation Holds Steady Core Prices Rise
U.S. inflation remained steady in July, according to data released Tuesday by the relevant statistical agency. The consumer…
Merz’s Ukraine Diplomacy Wins SPD Praise
A leading figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has publicly commended Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s approach to the…
SPD Leader Faces Protests During Key Interview
The German public broadcaster ARD recorded its annual “Summer Interview” with SPD leader Bärbel Bas on Sunday, accompanied…
Strauss Calls For Stronger European Brand Identity
The co-chief executive of German workwear firm Strauss is advocating for a stronger economic branding of Europe. In…
Expert Calls For Benefit Cuts To Save Pensions
A leading German economist, Veronika Grimm, has advocated for a reassessment of social security benefits in light of…
Germans Disapprove of Merz Government After 100 Days
A recent survey indicates a level of dissatisfaction among the German public regarding the performance of Chancellor Friedrich…